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Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope in Red Gilded Leather, Encrusted with Mother of Pearl
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Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope in Red Gilded Leather, Encrusted with Mother of Pearl

19th century
Description

Elegant Victorian mahogany writing slope with fitted red leather interior that is embossed and gilded with an ornate scrolling design.

Lid of the writing slope is encrusted with elegant designs across the surface, with trees, butterflies and swans.

In the central design there is a vacant mother of pearl cartouche which is perfect for inscription

The keyhole is also trimmed with mother-of-pearl. The kit includes a key. The lock is working.

Also included are two inkwells with brass covers. In one inkwell, the lid twists tightly, while the other one rotates freely.

When opened, we see another mother-of-pearl pattern on the inner cover.

Excellent condition of wood, leather and mother-of-pearl patterns.Please carefully regard all photos.

A wonderful gift to someone who appreciates a real timeless style.

2242 g

35.5 x 25.3 x 9.5 cm

51.5 x 35.5 cm when open

6 - 9.5 cm tall

Physical Dimensions
Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
355cm (139.76")
Depth
253cm (99.61")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA975889
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Elegant Victorian mahogany writing slope with fitted red leather interior that is embossed and gilded with an ornate scrolling design.
Lid of the writing slope is encrusted with elegant designs across the surface, with trees, butterflies and swans.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. Victorian mahogany writing slope in red gilded leather, encrusted with mother of pearl
fig 1. Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope in Red Gilded Leather, Encrusted with Mother of Pearl

In the central design there is a vacant mother of pearl cartouche which is perfect for inscription

The keyhole is also trimmed with mother-of-pearl. The kit includes a key. The lock is working.

Also included are two inkwells with brass covers. In one inkwell, the lid twists tightly, while the other one rotates freely.

fig 2. Victorian mahogany writing slope in red gilded leather, encrusted with mother of pearl
fig 2. Victorian Mahogany Writing Slope in Red Gilded Leather, Encrusted with Mother of Pearl

When opened, we see another mother-of-pearl pattern on the inner cover.

Excellent condition of wood, leather and mother-of-pearl patterns.Please carefully regard all photos.

A wonderful gift to someone who appreciates a real timeless style.

2242 g

35.5 x 25.3 x 9.5 cm

51.5 x 35.5 cm when open

6 - 9.5 cm tall

Height
95cm (37.40")
Width
355cm (139.76")
Depth
253cm (99.61")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA975889
Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Victorian mahogany writing slope in red gilded leather, encrusted with mother of pearl
Victorian mahogany writing slope in red gilded leather, encrusted with mother of pearl
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